Posts from Tea

During summer, we can guarantee that we always have a pitcher of cold iced tea in the fridge, ready for afternoon sipping and impromptu visits from friends. But when it comes to the kind of iced tea, we like to mix things up from week to week. Along with all these other fresh takes on iced tea, we're eyeing a recipe for colorful, sweet mango iced tea.

In 1946 English novelist and journalist George Orwell published an essay in the Evening Standard entitled "A Nice Cup of Tea." For everyone who's ever believed there's an art to making a good cup of tea, you'll definitely enjoy Mr. Orwell's 11 "golden" rules for the perfect cup. Read the full essay below:

Here's a scene from my kitchen this morning: early morning sunlight and a chopping board with ginger and lemons. Why? I am about to board a flight to Paris! (Lucky me, I know...) But what does fresh ginger tea have to do with a flight to France?

On warm weekend afternoons you'll often me in the backyard, gardening, reading or catching up with friends on the phone. Because it feels just a bit too early to pour a drink for myself, I've rounded up a few good non-alcoholic drinks that refresh — all without the booze.

Flipping through the pages of Angel Adoree's The Vintage Tea Party Year is a bit like walking through an antique shop filled with enchanted treasures and reminders of days gone by. Add some delectable recipes, glamorous hairdos, and craft projects, and you have the makings of a memorable party — or 12 parties, to precise. Adoree has a plan for every occasion, whether it's tea for two, a wedding party, or an outdoor picnic.

My idea for this iced tea-slash-mocktail has been brewing ever since one of our readers suggested pu-erh as a possible non-alcoholic alternative to bourbon. (Thanks, missjulia!) Bourbon is my favorite liquor, but my partner is allergic to alcohol, so it seemed a fun challenge to create something we'd both enjoy. And pu-erh turned out to be the perfect ingredient.

At my last desk job, I dedicated an entire drawer to tea and tea-making paraphernalia. In fact, I consider tea an essential office supply, right alongside pens and staplers. Here are five kinds of tea that are helpful to have on hand, from morning and afternoon pick-me-ups to preparing for a meeting, de-stressing, and soothing the stomach after lunch.

Have you ever wanted to sip a warm, smooth, earthy beverage that's also free of caffeine? Are you bored with the usual 'sweet' herbal tea offerings and would like to try something with more depth and complexity? Numi Organic Tea's new line of Savory Teas will satisfy these cravings and delight you with their innovative blends of herbs, vegetables, and spices. For example, consider their Carrot Curry Tea, made with organic carrot, ginger, cilantro, and turmeric with a touch of onion and curry spices. Intrigued? Read on for more flavors!